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The How To of Virtualization Backup
July 19th, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauThe Inherent issue with the data center professional for the small to medium business (SMB) is the “many hats” syndrome. The SMB rarely has a specialized IT team and this leads to challenges in dealing with highly technical issues such as virtualized backup and recovery. Read More
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DCIM: Ten Steps to Data Center Efficiency
July 12th, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauThis whitepaper from Emerson Network Power offers a systematic explanation on how to increase efficiency and availability through Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM). Between sheer growth and server consolidation the need for energy management has never been greater and trends point to ever more consumption. Read More
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DCIM: Creating a Holistic and Efficient Data Center
June 28th, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauRunning the traditional data center involves the disparate management of key silos such as networking, servers, storage, databases, power distribution, and cooling. Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) is a technology that unifies these critical functions. Read More
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The Cost of Data Center Cooling
June 23rd, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauData center cooling is a constant issue in both initial design and evolution. But a greater issue is the expense in dealing with the challenge. Beyond the cost of buying, installing and power the CRACs (Computer Room Air Conditioning) units is the very real expense of consulting. Read More
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Aberdeen Research: Quantifying Downtime
June 21st, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauWith limited budgets and so many initiatives how do you request money for disaster recovery? You will find an answer in this Aberdeen Research entitled "Data center Downtime, How Much Does It Really Cost?," which is enlightening in several respects. Read More
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How to Resolve Ground Relay Tripping
June 16th, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauPower Expert Reza Tejali, in his continuing series of articles for Schneider Electric takes a real world case and breaks it down for the Data Center Professional. This technical whitepaper will prove valuable for those concerned with incoming power distribution to their data center. Read More
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Evaluating HP’s Thermal Logic
June 14th, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauAre you running a large data center servicing more than 50 end users? If so then energy is as much an issue as your hardware. Often the two seem to be separate challenges but HP has developed systems that inherently complement each other. This IDC technical brief highlights the importance of and practical benefits behind HP's Thermal Logic. Read More
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Measuring Efficiency through Modeling
June 9th, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauA new white paper from EATON uses computational modeling to study the data center for a major non-profit healthcare network. If a picture is worth a thousand words then this graph rich document speaks volumes. Read More
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A Strategy for Long Term Power
June 7th, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauCritical Power is a key concern for the data center strategist. As subject matter expert, Reza Tejali, P.E. of Schneider Electric explains, "(Power) Loss must be truly 'prevented' by prudent operational practices." That theme is prevalent in this thought leadership whitepaper. Read More
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